Frankly AHA 8.05 Clearing & Exfoliating Toner Versus COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid
Updated on March 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Frankly AHA 8.05 Clearing & Exfoliating Toner 40 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Frankly AHA 8.05 Clearing & Exfoliating Toner 40 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid 8.05%
Buffering
Arginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium PCA
HumectantCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPumice Extract
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycine
Buffering
Glutamic Acid
HumectantSerine
MaskingAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Water, Glycolic Acid 8.05%, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium PCA, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Pumice Extract, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Glutamic Acid, Serine, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine, Eucalyptus Dives Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Frankly AHA 8.05 Clearing & Exfoliating Toner 40 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Frankly AHA 8.05 Clearing & Exfoliating Toner 40 ingredients
COSRX BHA Blackhead Power Liquid 10 ingredients
Gently Exfoliates
I decided to try a leave-on exfoliator rather than an exfoliating cleanser because I noticed I kept getting irritation from exfoliating cleansers. This Cosrx one is really gentle and pleasant. It takes a few minutes for it to absorb into my skin, but afterwards I get very little irritation and my skin texture and pore appearance have definitely improved.
My favourite COSRX product. Pores appear smaller after a few hours. Was not expecting sebaceous filaments to disappear. I usually use one pump of liquid and put it directly on my T-zone and leave it to do its magic for about a few hours before applying moisturiser. (Putting moisturiser right after reduces its effectiveness from my personal experience.)
